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Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler, Chapter 17: Fort Fisher. (search)
y time to be relied upon. In regard to the powder-boat, Porter in his report to the Navy Department when the investigation took place, stated that the fire was built on the forecastle, See Appendix No. 132. where it should have been made; but in his first report, of the 26th of December, he said, as was the fact, that the fire was set under the cabin See Appendix No. 133. [in the stern]. When that department investigated the matter through Chief of Ordnance Wise, both Jeffers and Rodman stated that Porter's report of circumstances for the purpose of that investigation was that the fire was set on the forecastle, as the instructions for its explosion required should be done. Nobody but Porter says so, and he contradicts himself, as we have seen; and the action of the fire, as we have also seen, shows that it could not have been so done. The order of Wise shows that this investigation and all the reports should be confidential. See Appendix No. 134. Why so, unless it was
Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler, Appendix. (search)
clocks going, and the explosion occurred within two minutes of each other at the end of an hour. To determine the time of explosion it was only necessary to put the loop over the proper pin, remove a stop, and set the apparatus in motion. Major Rodman arranged with great care, and after numerous experiments, to insure safety and certainty, the slow matches, six in number, which were to be distributed in as many places. In the event of the electricity failing the clocks were to be the nex this was not his opinion. He could see, however, repeated explosions in the air, evidently those of the ignited powder bags which had been thrown up by the explosion of the lower strata of powder. . . . [No. 132. See page 808.] report of T. J. Rodman, Major of Ordnance and member of the commission that devised the clockwork. Report before the Committee on the Conduct of the War, Fort Fisher, p. 251. By report of Admiral Porter it would appear that the powder was finally exploded fro
Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler, Index. (search)
is manoeuvres to drive Lee into, 901. Richmond & Petersburg R. R. cut, 645, 648. Roanoke River expedition, 779, 780, 781, 782. Robeson, Hon. George N., appointed secretary of Navy, 823; offends Porter, 823; calls Grant's attention to Porter's abusive letter, 823. Robinson, William S., stump speaker, 106. Robinson, Gov. George D., Butler's successor, 976. Roby, governor of New Hampshire, aids Butler in recruitment, 303. Rochereau, Colonel, a New Orleans banker. 433-435. Rodman, quoted upon Porter's reports, 808. Rogers, Lieutenant, afterwards admiral at Annapolis, 195. Roman, Lieutenant, repulses enemy, 649. Rosecrans, reference to, 877. Ruce, Major, surrender at Fort Fisher, 795. Ruffin, George L., Esq., judge of Charlestown, Mass., 974. Ruggles' Brigade at Baton Rouge, 481. S Salisbury, great loss of life in prison pen at, 609-610. Salem Zouaves, 190,195. Sanford, Major-General Butler's disagreement with, 757-758. Savannah blocka